News,Products,Suppliers & Downloads http://www.packagingnetwork.com/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:40:00 GMT This feature rich oxygen transmission rate analyzer is designed for simple out-of-the box user installation and is packed with new technology. This includes an absolute coulometric method, built in software to minimize user error and automatic relative humidity controls. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Oxygen-Transmission-Rate-Tester-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT Profiling Software http://www.packagingnetwork.com/product.mvc/SpectroSync-0004?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:46:40 GMT Advancements in barrier quality of certain materials have pushed the sensitivity limits of commercially available water vapor permeation equipment. <i>Submitted by MOCON</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Water-Vapor-Permeation-Testing-Ultra-Barriers-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:08:00 GMT Headspace analyzers are imperative for accurate shelf life testing of finished packages and can also be used as a great quality assurance and quality control device for CAP/MAP (Controlled Atmosphere Packaging/Modified Atmosphere Packaging) products... http://www.packagingnetwork.com/product.mvc/PAC-CHECK-Headspace-Analyzers-0001?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a Thu, 30 Jun 2005 20:40:00 GMT IntertechPira is pleased to announce the Biopolymers Symposium 2009 conference and exhibit, taking place September 28 - 30, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Downtown Lakefront, in Chicago, Illinois http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Biopolymers-Symposium-2009-Announces-Final-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:50:00 GMT The CO2 calculator, that Superfos developed last year, has received the stamp of approval from the independent British organisation Carbon Trust http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Certified-CO2-Calculator-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:01:00 GMT With more consumers choosing to eat at home, retail shelves are the stage for fierce competition http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Active-Packaging-Solutions-From-Multisorb-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:42:00 GMT Radius Solutions Ltd., the leading integrated Business Information Management provider for the Packaging and Printing industry announced that Master Packaging is building its business processes around PECAS Vision ERP software to deliver its strategic business objectives. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Master-Packaging-Achieves-One-Hundred-Percent-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:45:00 GMT The new ultrasonic sealing technology from Sigpack Systems, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, is a highly cost-effective and efficient solution for the horizontal packaging of solid products in pillow packs http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Gentle-Product-Sealing-Technology-From-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:51:15 GMT A major hurdle for the introduction of flexible OLED's into the commercial market is the limited lifetime of the devices due primarily to the degradation in the presence of moisture and oxygen. Permeation barriers are required to minimize the exposure of the devices to the moisture and oxygen in the atmosphere. <i>By MOCON, Inc.</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Water-Vapor-Permeation-Testing-Of-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:49:00 GMT JohnsonDiversey announced today its Suma Optifill^TM/MC cleaning system for manual warewashing has received an Ameristar Packaging Award. Presented annually by the Institute of Packaging Professionals, the Ameristar awards recognize achievements across six areas, including innovation, sustainability, economics, product protection, package performance and marketing. Unlike wall-mounted systems, JohnsonDiversey's Optifill system is ready to use out of the box, without complicated installation or training instructions http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/JohnsonDiverseys-Suma-OptifillTMMC-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:47:00 GMT Chicago Paper Tube & Can Company, a leading manufacturer of round paperboard packaging, has been recognized for its sustainable package, EcoPak, with a Noteworthy Accomplishment Award by the 21st DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Chicago-Paper-Tubes-EcoPak-Recognized-As-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:12:00 GMT Bosch Packaging Technology launches the new Pack 201 FV. The medium-speed horizontal flow wrapper is designed for gentle packaging of delicate products like vegetable and fruits. Bosch has upgraded the Pack 201 FV with a carrier chain which ensures gentle product feeding and minimizes additional heat through friction during product transport. This prevents product damage and reduces waste http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-Pack-201-Flow-Wrapper-From-Bosch-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:47:57 GMT Label-Aire is proud to introduce the newest additions to its line of advanced pressure-sensitive labeling systems http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Label-Aire-Inline-5100-And-Inline-6200-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:12:00 GMT Mettler-Toledo Safeline, the worldwide leader in product inspection, is pleased to introduce the world's first comprehensive user-guide to x-ray inspection. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Mettler-Toledo-Safeline-Publishes-A-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:30:00 GMT Label Gallery is a family of professional labeling software products that brings a complete barcode printing solution and RFID Smart Label printing to desktop, mobile and network users. Label Gallery offers an easy-to-use interface and meets any label design and printing requirement for efficient label printing solutions to users in retail, logistics, health care, chemical, automotive and other industries. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Sato-LabelGallery3-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:57:00 GMT Mettler-Toledo Safeline, the worldwide leader in product inspection equipment, announces the highly sensitive and extremely user-friendly PowerPhasePRO metal detector - now available on Pipeline, Gravity Flow and Tablex 2 pharmaceutical units. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Enhanced-SAFELINE-PowerPhasePRO-Metal-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:23:00 GMT ProPak Asia 2009, which will be taking place at BITEC from 17-20 June, is set to be the biggest international processing, filling and packaging technology event for Asia, featuring a vast array of technological innovations designed to reduce cost and increase energy efficiency http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/ProPak-Asia-2009-Innovation-And-Green-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 29 May 2009 07:15:00 GMT Leading fresh produce supplier Lykkegården Aps, based in Auning, Denmark, has become the first Danish company to install multihead weighers for salads with the purchase of two of the latest Ishida weighers through Ishida's Danish agent TH Consult http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Ishida-Leads-The-Way-For-Salad-Packing-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Fri, 29 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT LyondellBasell has launched two new medium molecular weight (MMW), high density polyethylene (HDPE) resins. The new grades expand the company's range of materials sold to customers for use in a variety of film applications, including food packaging http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/New-Alathon-Film-Resins-Expand-Portfolio-Used-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 28 May 2009 08:43:00 GMT Label-Aire, the innovative company that first brought to the packaging industry 40 years ago the patented "air-blow" concept for applying pressure-sensitive labels, is at it again with its new Inline Series 5100 Vacuum Wrap Front/Back labeling system http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/LABEL-AIRE-Introduces-Innovative-Inline-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Tue, 26 May 2009 09:15:00 GMT SUPERVALU, will challenge packaging suppliers, contract packagers and designers to bring innovative technologies and concepts to the burgeoning private label sector in a keynote address at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center). Witynski will deliver his address on Tuesday, October 6 http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/SUPERVALUs-Witynski-To-Call-For-Greater-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 21 May 2009 11:04:00 GMT Controlled Atmosphere CAP involves the removal of air from within the package that contains the product. The intent is once the bag has been filled with product; replace the air within the package with an inert air often nitrogen and CO2 that suspends product deterioration in a safe and natural way before sealing the bag http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/WeighPack-Systems-Develops-Controlled-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 21 May 2009 10:53:00 GMT <a href="http://www.viaspace.com"target="new">VIASPACE Inc.</a> (OTC Bulletin Board: VSPC), a clean energy company providing products and technology for renewable and alternative energy, today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with England-based Hayman Ltd. (Hayman), a worldwide packager and distributor of alcohols and solvents http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/VIASPACE-Enters-Agreement-With-World-Leader-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Wed, 20 May 2009 11:13:00 GMT Organizations, challenged with running large IT infrastructures with limited resources, are becoming aware of technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and their capability to ensure asset optimization and enhance profitability. <i>By Michael Beedles, Director Integration Services/NBD, SATO America, Inc.</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/RFID-Technology-Simplifies-Asset-Management-0002?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:16:00 GMT A customer manufactures fruit and cereal bars. They recently launched a new strawberry bar and have been getting numerous complaints regarding lasc of flavor. <i>By MOCON, Inc.</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Improvement-Of-Flavor-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:31:00 GMT A customer is launching a new product in response to a market research study. The initial launch will be for a test market with 100,000 units produced. The packaging engineers are given a final "go" on the project with a lunch date scheduled in 3 months. Their goal is to develop a package to protect the oxygen sensitive product and provide a shelf-life of 90 days. <i>By MOCON, Inc.</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Package-Development-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:14:00 GMT Natraceuticals are becoming increasingly popular in America. Most major food companies have developed food and beverage lines incorporating various "functional foods" that provide health benefits that extend beyond basic nutrition. <i> By MOCON, Inc. </i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Micro-Encapsulated-Powder-Shelf-Life-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:54:00 GMT For advanced technology and high-speed performance, the CL<i>e</i> Series printers have no match in the industry. Built in the tradition of SATO's rugged dependability, the CL<i>e</i> Series printers are based on RISC processors, delivering high-quality images at high speeds. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/product.mvc/SATOs-CLiei-Family-of-High-Performance-Bar-Co-0001?atc~c=771+s=771+r=001+l=a Tue, 23 Mar 2004 18:49:00 GMT SATO's new mobile MBi Series Portable Printers are the ideal solution for portable print applications. Their compact size, rugged design and lightweight make them ideal for mobile, on-demand printing needs. It's one of the industries first to implement both Peel&Present and Linerless material handling capabilities build into the standard unit. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/MBi-Series-Portable-Printers-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:59:00 GMT Selecting an automated print and apply system can be a daunting task, especially when it's a company's first foray into automated labeling. One of the key components of a print and apply system is the print engine itself. As the name implies, the print engine is the component that performs the printing function. However, it also does much more. <i>By Robert Lanzendorf OEM Sales & Marketing Manager</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Automated-Print-Apply-Choosing-The-Right-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:50:00 GMT In the grand scheme of industrial automation products, automated print and apply labeling systems are not as "exciting" as many other products. Perhaps this is why many system purchases go through the selection and installation process with a blind eye towards what it takes to keep the system operating optimally. The mechanical operation of the components is one aspect of print apply system uptime. <i>By Robert Lanzendorf OEM Sales & Marketing Manager</i> http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/10-Keys-To-Increasing-Print-Apply-System-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:30:00 GMT The Farnsworth-Munsell Dichotomous D-15 Test is an abridged version of the 100 Hue Test for screening color vision defects only. The D-15 Test is intended for the detection of color vision defects such as red-green and blue-yellow deficiencies as opposed to color acuity. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Farnsworth-Munsell-Dichotomous-D-15-Test-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:09:00 GMT Working with ColorDesigner 10.3 software, the new MatchRite&reg; iVue&trade; spectrophotometer makes your associates the experts while adding value to your customers' shopping experience by increasing in-store uptime, improving first-time right color match and reducing service costs and overall costs of ownership. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/MatchRite-iVue-Spectrophotometer-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:40:00 GMT Paramount Packaging, distributor for Fuji Packaging Machinery in the UK and Ireland, has introduced its new Fuji FW3410B Alpha horizontal flow wrapper featuring the Zip-Pak RESEAL 360XM resealable closure applicator unit from Zip-Pak http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Zip-Pak-And-Paramount-Packaging-Launch-New-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:40:00 GMT Multisorb Technologies, the world leader in active packaging solutions, introduces the APA-4000, a new state-of-the-art sorbent dispenser developed to work together with Multisorb's portfolio of sorbent packets http://www.packagingnetwork.com/article.mvc/Multisorb-Technologies-Introduces-APA-4000-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:32:00 GMT The OxyTraQ&reg; system...Engineered specifically for the testing of rigid packaging and containers Designed to allow for rapid testing of oxygen barriers and scavengers. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/OxyTraQ-Permeation-System-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:08:00 GMT A state-of-the-art 02 analyzer using optical fluorescence technology setting a new standard for 02 analysis in packages. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/OpTech-O2-Platinum-Analyzer-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:25:00 GMT The PAC CHECK&reg; Model 450 EC is the first in MOCON's new Performance Series. Its contemporary design highlights its functionality as a benchtop 02 headspace analyzer. Its tiny foot print makes it an ideal instrument for fast accurate headspace tests on the packaging line or in the laboratory. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Benchtop-O2-Headspace-Analyzer-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:37:00 GMT Request Foods, a leading co-packer of custom entrees, side dishes and specialty items, is consistently ranked among the top frozen food companies in the U.S. Their success is built on their dedication to finding new ways to keep costs down by increasing production efficiencies while maintaining the highest quality and responsiveness. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/Servo-Driven-Checkweigher-At-Request-Foods-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:05:00 GMT When it comes to color technology, industry leaders are choosing X-Rite Enterprise Color Management (ECM) solutions - solutions that ensure accurate, repeatable color throughout global supply chains. From color measurement and control to communication and compliance, we are helping today's global specifiers and suppliers improve and enhance their color approval programs. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/ecommcenters/gretagmacbeth.html Wed, 06 Oct 2004 04:00:00 GMT With prices that begin at $695 for 305 dpi printing, the SATO D500 Series weighs in with GREAT PRICE PERFORMANCE! http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/305-dpi-Never-Looked-So-Good-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:45:00 GMT The power of xDNA was never more apparent than when a major European automaker experienced difficulties on its production line when body panels painted at the factory using a popular silver metallic color suddenly didn't appear to match the bumper fascia supplied by an outside vendor. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/X-Rite-Dynamic-Numerical-Analysis-xDNA-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Thu, 16 Oct 2008 19:02:00 GMT The SATO D508/D512 Direct Thermal Printer is a complete, high-performance on-site labeling system. Employing either 203dpi or 305dpi print head, the D508/D512 produces sharp looking graphics and small point-size text with excellent legibility. It can print labels up to four inches in width and provides an economical labeling solution for most applications. http://www.packagingnetwork.com/download.mvc/SATO-D508D512-High-Volume-Printer-0001?atc~c=771+s=774+r=001+l=a Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:55:00 GMT